All Funds Raised to Support Skilled Trade Education Programs Through the Metallica Scholars Initiative

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Purple Wave Auction has partnered with Metallica’s Foundation, All Within My Hands, and CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, the world-class agriculture and construction equipment and services company, to celebrate Labor Day in support of skilled trade education programs. This Labor Day weekend, edition 1 of 25 “Hetskid” – The James Hetfield-inspired CASE skid steer – will be available for bidding via the Purple Wave auction site.

“These are the kinds of relationships we love. Since day one, the team at CNH has embraced the work All Within My Hands is doing across the board. From direct financial support to the Metallica Scholars Initiative, where we provide funding for trade education, to volunteering with us at food banks along Metallica’s M72 World Tour, and now this incredible machine that I dare anyone to actually use in the dirt!” – Renee Richardson, Director of Philanthropy, AWMH

Built at the CASE production facility in Wichita, USA, the TV450B compact track loader is an industry fixture. Tough and rugged, it performs tasks such as digging, loading, and dumping in commercial and residential construction activities as well as landscaping. This custom-designed CASE TV450B compact track loader is the first off the line and is the same as the one destined for use at the ranch of Metallica frontman and co-founder James Hetfield. Hetfield commissioned the design as part of an equipment supply agreement with the CASE brand in 2024. For collectors or dirt movers alike, this auction is a chance to own CASE and Metallica history.

Purple Wave Auction, the leading online, no-reserve equipment auction platform, is hosting the auction, which runs through December 17, and 100% of the final sale price goes directly to All Within My Hands and its Metallica Scholars Initiative. Purple Wave is also donating the 10% buyer’s premium so that every dollar goes to the cause. Register for free, search “Hetskid” and start bidding today at purplewave.com.

About All Within My Hands
Established in 2017, All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a non-profit, philanthropic organization conceived by the members and management of Metallica and dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. Metallica covers all administrative costs, so 100% of donations go directly to the organizations supported by the Foundation. To date, All Within My Hands has provided grants of $19M to career and technical education programs through its Metallica Scholars Initiative, $8.8M to combat food insecurity, and $6.2M to disaster relief and other critical local services worldwide. Visit AllWithinMyHands.org to learn more.

About CNH
CNH serves and advances the people who feed and build a growing world.

An iron-and-tech company that brings engineering intelligence, automation, and precision into the machines that move the global economy. CNH operates in more than 160 markets, supported by a global team of more than 34,000 people, including engineers, technologists, and industry experts.

Brands include Case IH, New Holland, and STEYR in agriculture; CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction in building – are backed by CNH Capital and complemented by a portfolio of technology and regional brands that together generated $18.1B in revenue in 2025.

Building on a legacy of innovation dating back to 1842, CNH has achieved milestones including the first mass-produced tractor, the first twin-rotor combine, and the first factory-integrated precision farming system. Today, CNH is engineering autonomous and predictive machines that will shape the future of food and infrastructure.

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About Purple Wave

Purple Wave Auction is the leading online auction brand for construction, ag and fleet equipment, combining nationwide reach with a local touch. Since 2000, Purple Wave has provided the easiest, most straightforward way to buy and sell equipment through no-reserve auctions that connect sellers with a vast community of qualified bidders.

Purple Wave handles every detail of the selling process—from professional photos and videos to marketing, bidder qualification, and payment collection—allowing sellers to turn equipment into cash without the hassle of transportation or preparation costs.

Equipment sells where it sits, and every listing features detailed descriptions so buyers can bid with confidence from anywhere.

Purple Wave is more than an auction platform—it’s a dedicated partner in its customers’ success. With a team of industry experts and a commitment to transparency and innovation, Purple Wave continues to redefine industry standards and foster a thriving marketplace for buyers and sellers nationwide.

Purple Wave Auction—Straight. Simple. Sold.® For more information, visit purplewave.com.

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